Medicare Part D drugs starting with Q
13 drugs start with Q; 6 of them are on at least 90% of 2026 Part D formularies. Part D spending was highest for Qulipta in 2024: $260 million, what plans and patients paid at the pharmacy before rebates.
Which drugs start with Q?
| Drug | Plans covering | Usual tier | Medicare spending, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qbrexza (glycopyrronium) | 0.2% | Tier 4 | $2 million |
| Qelbree (viloxazine) | 0.3% | Tier 4 | $7 million |
| Qinlock (ripretinib) | 100% | Tier 5 | $79 million |
| Quadracel (DTaP-IPV vaccine) | 100% | Tier 1 | no 2024 match |
| Questran (cholestyramine resin) | 0.1% | Tier 2 | $23 thousand |
| Quetiapine | 100% | Tier 2 | $193 million |
| Quinapril | 97.7% | Tier 1 | $42 thousand |
| Quinidine gluconate | 28.5% | Tier 4 | $1 million |
| Quinidine sulfate | 100% | Tier 2 | $2 million |
| Quinine sulfate | 100% | Tier 4 | $316 thousand |
| Qulipta (atogepant) | 74.1% | Tier 3 | $260 million |
| Quviviq (daridorexant) | 19% | Tier 4 | $24 million |
| Qvar (beclomethasone dipropionate) | 30.1% | Tier 3 | $73 million |
Source: CMS Part D formulary file, 2026 second quarter; CMS Medicare Part D Spending by Drug, 2024.
What else should you check?
- Every drug, by letterAnd the 20 that cost Medicare most
- Stand-alone drug plans for 2027Premiums and deductibles
- Part D in 2027What changes for drug plans